Team Israel (Ex 35/ 85)

I've had my ute for almost 8 years now.
It's no piece of art.
In fact it only just could be classified a vehicle.
Over that time the amount of attention I have given it has gently dwindled away.
It still gets a semi-regular clean.
I keep an eye on the oil and water.
But that's about it.
The window seals leak.
The electricals are peculiar.
The front bumper has received some panel-beating from Donna's car.
Now I just look to the day when I can get something a bit more practical.
I don't need the functionality it used to bring when we moved or collected wood for the fire.
Now, I'm tending to want to go out and about a bit more in search of fish.
A small 4WD with some clearance would be ideal.
One day.
Today I realised how little care I had been giving it.
Gradually the amount of dirt coming form my boots or fishing stuff has been collecting under the pedals.
How much?
This afternoon when I got home, I noticed where the water drips from the dodgy window seal, 3 blades of grass growing.
I probably should mow it before the weekend.
Because it's bound to get way out of control if I don't.


Exodus 35
Everybody was summoned to complete the work on the tabernacle.
Everybody.
And everybody did their bit.
They did what they could do.
There was a minimum of expectation.
Be involved.
Do what you can do.
Learn from those around you.
What a brilliant example of team.
Only one was mentioned by name. Bezalel.
Probably due to the fact that it was highly skilled work that was needed. Without being filled by the Spirit of God
it wouldn't have happened. he was
v31"filled with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship"
Even then he didn't keep it for himself. He was inspired to teach others.
Contradicting the universal knowledge that
"Those that can, do. Those who can't, teach."
Apologies to any teachers who may be reading this. Particularly Mrs Hudson, who continues to scare me 25 years on.

It does imply in v21 that there were some who didn't get involved. Their hearts weren't stirred.
Yet they still enjoyed the benefits of the work.
They were still included.
They may not have received the personal satisfaction in being involved.
But they were still God's chosen people.